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Forum: Messages 03-13-17, 01:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 41,157
Posted By DrDave
One more thing. Turn off one radio and see if it...

One more thing. Turn off one radio and see if it affects the static and then alternate.

Dave
Forum: Messages 03-13-17, 12:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 41,157
Posted By DrDave
Good job so far. The cap by the cowl flap motor...

Good job so far. The cap by the cowl flap motor is likely for the motor. The cowl flap motors put a lot of DC hash on the line while they are operating. If they make noise in the headset while...
Forum: Messages 03-12-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 41,157
Posted By DrDave
Greetings: If I am understanding you correctly...

Greetings:

If I am understanding you correctly you have static in two separate radios during flight but not on the ground. You didn't say if the engines were running on the ground or what equipment...
Forum: Messages 02-25-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 103,451
Posted By DrDave
Detailing the paint is a major project. I just...

Detailing the paint is a major project. I just finished doing a plane. As with most, the paint had been neglected for years. My procedure was a series of steps:
1. wet sand 3000 Trizact;
2. wet sand...
Forum: Messages 02-14-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,308
Posted By DrDave
Excellent, report your findings. Dave

Excellent, report your findings.

Dave
Forum: Messages 02-14-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,308
Posted By DrDave
Does the plane go faster than before? Are you...

Does the plane go faster than before? Are you making book speed?

Dave
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-15-17, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 94,635
Posted By DrDave
Greetings: Do you have the wingtips? Dave

Greetings:

Do you have the wingtips?

Dave
Forum: Messages 01-04-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,308
Posted By DrDave
Wouldn't the simple thing be to have the rigging...

Wouldn't the simple thing be to have the rigging checked, in a methodical order, by someone that is experienced in airframe rigging? There are a number of people that have taken the CPA rigging...
Forum: Messages 11-17-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,190
Posted By DrDave
If you are gutted down to the bare bones I would...

If you are gutted down to the bare bones I would really make an effort to get in there with the corrosion treatment and a hot water pressure washer in the whole thing. It will pay dividends for years...
Forum: Messages 11-17-16, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,190
Posted By DrDave
After you clean everything it's a good idea to...

After you clean everything it's a good idea to carefully rinse the areas where you've cleaned. You want to be as gentle as you can. Here's how I did it.

Dave

https://youtu.be/kbOyOf4A8EM

This is...
Forum: Messages 11-17-16, 12:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,190
Posted By DrDave
That sounds like a long messy day. Once you get...

That sounds like a long messy day. Once you get the interior stripped out you will likely want to scrub the belly out as well. You may be surprised at how yucky the belly is.

Dave
Forum: Messages 11-15-16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,190
Posted By DrDave
I wonder why it's off 90 degrees in the...

I wonder why it's off 90 degrees in the thumbnail

Dave
Forum: Messages 11-15-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,190
Posted By DrDave
Leighton: When you get down into the inside of...

Leighton:

When you get down into the inside of the belly with a pressure washer you can uncover years of grunge that has been coated in hydraulic fluid. You can make the inside look brand new. You...
Forum: Messages 11-14-16, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,190
Posted By DrDave
I've heard that some people have removed the...

I've heard that some people have removed the little gray patches that are glued on. I've also heard that the best way is with a heated pressure washer. Here's the old sideways picture thing. I have...
Forum: Parts Sources 11-01-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,635
Posted By DrDave
Stene wants $375 for each tip and a new lens is...

Stene wants $375 for each tip and a new lens is $110. That's $970 before prep and paint. I was hoping to not spend that much for a pair of used tips.

Dave
Forum: Parts Sources 11-01-16, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,635
Posted By DrDave
Newer sty;e wingtips

Greetings:

I am looking for a set of the newer style wingtips. I believe these were on the G models and newer.

Thanks.

Dave
Forum: Messages 10-23-16, 11:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 29,636
Posted By DrDave
Does the test function work? Dave

Does the test function work?

Dave
Forum: Messages 10-22-16, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 29,636
Posted By DrDave
Herb: The most common component in that...

Herb:

The most common component in that schematic to fail is the capacitor (C1). These are inexpensive foil caps that tend to leak.

Dave
Forum: Messages 10-17-16, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 39,256
Posted By DrDave
Jerry: What is the serial number of your plane?...

Jerry:

What is the serial number of your plane? I will look at the wiring diagram.

Dave
Forum: Messages 05-14-16, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 52,516
Posted By DrDave
Hi Mike: The procedure of flashing the field...

Hi Mike:

The procedure of flashing the field only pertained to generators. The oil leak issue is present with every accessory pad on the accessory case. I totally agree with putting the battery on a...
Forum: Messages 05-13-16, 01:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 52,516
Posted By DrDave
Mike: Good job of getting into this. Thank you...

Mike:

Good job of getting into this. Thank you for the excellent operative report. You can substitute a compass for the small wrench. I'm not convinced that you have a double alternator failure,...
Forum: Messages 05-12-16, 04:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 52,516
Posted By DrDave
Okay, it's time to dig deep into the bag of...

Okay, it's time to dig deep into the bag of diagnostic tricks. One thing that we want to know is whether the alternator field is actually energized. For this we are going to perform the wrench trick....
Forum: Messages 01-03-16, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,313
Posted By DrDave
Thanks Herb: I've been cleaning things up behind...

Thanks Herb:

I've been cleaning things up behind the panel. It looked like someone dumped a box of wire behind the panel when I started. I'm getting it all cleaned up. I'm working toward a G500...
Forum: Messages 01-01-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,313
Posted By DrDave
Picture Request

Greetings and Happy New Year:

I would like to see some avionics bay pictures. I am particularly interested in pictures of a behind the panel picture of any Garmin G500/G600 installations. I am...
Forum: Messages 11-28-15, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 52,516
Posted By DrDave
Greetings: I am just finishing a wiring upgrade...

Greetings:

I am just finishing a wiring upgrade on a 172. Everything was "working fine." I found 426mV of voltage drop in the field circuit. High voltage drops/resistence in the field circuit cause...
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